Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, December 18, 1916
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 2432
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 18, 1916
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Case striken
Patrolman Edward J. Mulvihill was fatally shot behind 1041 Vernon Park Place.
He was attempting to intervene when he observed a man stalking a young woman. A foot chase ensued and the offender fired, striking Patrolman Mulvihill. The man then returned to the fallen officer and fired the fatal shot.
The gunman escaped and was never apprehended.